How much medication should be left in the eRapid Medication Reservoir at the end of the treatment?

Following treatment only about 1 mL (1/5 teaspoon) of medication should be remaining in the Medication Reservoir. If more than 1 mL remains (see image), put the Medication Cap back on and restart the treatment. Following treatment, clean the Aerosol Head.11 eRapid Nebulizer System Instructions for Use. 178D1009. Rev B 10/12

Isn't the eRapid Nebulizer System more efficient than a jet nebulizer?

The performance of the eRapid Nebulizer System is designed to match the aerosol delivery of the LC PLUS jet nebulizer but with significantly faster delivery times. The eRapid nebulizer was designed to retain approximately 1 mL of drug which is similar to residual volume left in traditional jet nebulizers.

How long will the eRapid Handset last?

The eRapid Handset may last up to six months with moderate usage, proper cleaning, disinfection and use of the Easycare cleaning aide. Duration of use may decrease when using multiple drugs or if the handset is not properly cared for according to the eRapid Nebulizer System IFU. Performance over repeated use can deteriorate quickly depending on which drugs are used, how many per day, the patient's cleaning/disinfection habits, etc. Even with proper care, it is expected that nebulization time will gradually increase over the lifetime of the handset.

What is the easycare cleaning aide?

The easycare cleaning aide is used to clean and unclog the microscopic holes in the eRapid Aerosol Head by reversing the flow of liquid (backwash). The easycare should be used no more than twice a week to maintain proper nebulization time. The Aerosol Head should not be used with easycare more than 25 times over its duration of use.11 Easycare Instructions for Use. 078D1022. Rev B 6/14

What is the eRapid Nebulizer System?

The eRapid Nebulizer System is a general-purpose nebulizer and part of the eFlow Technology platform of electronic nebulizers which use a vibrating membrane to generate aerosol. This membrane is perforated with several thousand laser-drilled holes. A piezoelectric actuator causes the membrane to vibrate 117,000 times per second (117 Kz) creating an alternating pressure field, which forces the medication through the holes and generates a fine, dense aerosol. The aerosol is suspended in a patented "valved aerosol chamber" until the patient inhales.

What medications are specifically approved by the FDA for use with the eRapid Nebulizer System?

Pulmozyme is FDA approved for use with the eRapid Nebulizer System. The eRapid Nebulizer System is a general-purpose nebulizer. Both the eRapid Nebulizer System and traditional jet nebulizers are intended for general use with currently approved nebulized medications at the discretion of the prescribing clinician.

What medications can be nebulized with the eRapid Nebulizer System?

The eRapid Nebulizer is a nebulizer for use in patients for whom doctors have prescribed medication for nebulization11 eRapid Nebulizer System Instructions for Use. 178D1009. Rev B 10/12